Abstract

As pediatric autism prevalence continues to rise, primary care clinicians must be equipped to assume more responsibility in the management of these vulnerable patients. This presentation details evidence-based recommendations for primary care clinicians to improve their diagnostic, treatment, and referral practices in the care of pediatric patients with autism.

Author Details

Michele Renee' Kilmer, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, Eleanor Mann School of Nursing, The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

Sigma Membership

Pi Theta

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Autism, Pediatric, Primary Care

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Autism translational research program: Increasing access to evidence-based care for pediatric patients with autism

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As pediatric autism prevalence continues to rise, primary care clinicians must be equipped to assume more responsibility in the management of these vulnerable patients. This presentation details evidence-based recommendations for primary care clinicians to improve their diagnostic, treatment, and referral practices in the care of pediatric patients with autism.